Memorial Day Weekend Campground Updates and Events

Savvy campers have already booked their campsites for Memorial Day Weekend. Some campsites and group-use areas remain available. To reserve a site, call (801) 322-3770 or 1-800-322-3770 from outside the Salt Lake area.

State parks with individual campsites available include: Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Red Fleet, Starvation, Utah Lake, and Yuba state parks.

Overnight and day-use group sites are available at: East Canyon, Deer Creek, Rockport, Wasatch Mountain, and Willard Bay state parks.

Utah’s state parks host a variety of Memorial Day Weekend Events, from star parties and Junior Ranger programs to golf tournaments and buffalo chip tossing contests. Check out www.stateparks.utah.gov for a full list of events.

Campsites Available Now for Memorial Day Weekend

Salt Lake - Even though Memorial Day is still two months away, it*s not too early to reserve a campsite at a Utah state park. The following parks have campsites available for the big weekend, but are filling up
quickly: Antelope Island, Bear Lake, Deer Creek, East Canyon, Fremont Indian, Jordanelle, Kodachrome, Red Fleet, Rockport, Scofield, Snow Canyon, Starvation, Steinaker, Utah Lake, Wasatch Mountain, Willard Bay, and Yuba.

To make a reservation or for more information, please call (801) 322-3770 from within the Salt Lake calling area and (800) 322-3770 from outside the area or visit www.stateparks.utah.gov.

EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS AND CAMPING

Salt Lake - If you are planning a trip Easter Weekend, it*s not too late to reserve a campsite at a Utah state park. The following parks have campsites available, but are filling up quickly: East Canyon, Millsite, Otter Creek, Palisade, Wasatch Mountain, Willard Bay and Yuba.

To make a reservation or for more information, please call (801) 322-3770 from within the Salt Lake calling area and (800) 322-3770 from outside the area or visit www.stateparks.utah.gov.

Special Easter events are held at the following state parks:

April 7 Antelope Island State Park - Syracuse
Fielding Garr Ranch Easter Celebration: Join us in celebrating Easter with an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Other activities include a fish pond, face painting, pictures with the Easter bunny, farm ball at 1 and 3 p.m.
gunny sack races at 2:00, 3:00, and 4 p.m. Prizes will be given for all activities. For more information call (801) 649-5742.

April 7 Fremont Indian State Park and Museum - Sevier
17th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Children 12 and under can join park staff for an Easter egg hunt including candy and prizes. Events begin at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information, please call (435) 527-4631.

FOURTH OF JULY IN UTAH'S STATE PARKS

Salt Lake City - Utah State Parks and Recreation is preparing for a busy summer season. In fact, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Green River, Escalante, and Goblin Valley are already booked for Memorial Day Weekend.

Because state park reservation policy allows campers to reserve individual campsites up to 18 weeks prior to their date of departure from the park, reservation agents begin accepting reservations for the Fourth of July Weekend Thursday, March 15.

For reservations, call 1-800-322-3770 from outside the Salt Lake area or (801) 322-3770 from within Salt Lake.

"Savvy campers are booking early and reserving their perfect campsite," commented Emily Debois, reservation manager. "Due to the popularity of state park facilities, reservations are always recommended."

The Utah State Parks Reservation Center can also book group sites, pavilions, and boat slips. Agents may also recommend locations for golf tournaments, corporate outings, and family reunions.

Individual campsite reservations must be made at least two days in advance of arrival date. An $8 non-refundable reservation fee is charged for each site reserved. Group site reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance. A $10.25 non-refundable fee, along with a per/person fee, is charged for group sites and building rentals.

For more Utah State Park information, please visit www.stateparks.utah.gov